PHILADELPHIA –Donna McDonald, president of the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), will welcome award-winning journalist Dan Rather during the ALTAFF President’s Program at the 2012 ALA Annual...

CHICAGO — People often think of Disneyland Resort when it comes to Anaheim, and now ALA Annual Conference attendees can indulge their desire for some fun with friends in the Magic Kingdom and, at the same time, support ALA scholarships. ALA is sponsoring...

CHICAGO — The first annual Denim & Diamonds Gala Dinner and Dance to benefit the REFORMA Educational Foundation will take place from 7 - 11:30 p.m. on Friday June 22, 2012 during the 2012 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif.

CHICAGO - American Library Association (ALA) President Molly Raphael released the following report regarding meetings with e-book distributors during the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference, March 13 - 17.

PHILADELPHIA – More than 8,700 library staff, supporters, exhibitors, authors and guests from across the country attended the Public Library Association’s (PLA) 2012 Conference in Philadelphia to discuss various issues that impact U.S. public libraries and their users. Dedicated solely to...

CHICAGO—Long before J.R. Martinez won legions of fans as the 2011 winner of "Dancing With the Stars," he was inspiring audiences of all kinds with his remarkable story. His message of resilience and optimism will resonate with ALA attendees, given the current challenges facing libraries and...

CHICAGO – Voting in the 2012 ALA elections is now open. Between March 19 and March 21, the ALA will send emails to voters, providing them with their unique passcodes and information about how to vote online. The polls will close at 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, April 27.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Library Association (ALA) President Molly Raphael presented Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) with one of the association’s highest honors – the James Madison Award. Lofgren received the award today during the National Freedom of Information Day Conference held at the...

CHICAGO — The middle school librarian faces the unique challenge of building a collection that is appropriate for both teens and tweens. In light of the 2012 YALSA book award announcements, what winners and honor books have middle school appeal? Join Megan Fink for “Finding a Place on the...

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries’ (ACRL) College Libraries Section (CLS) is pleased to announce the launch of CLIPP: College Library Information on Policy and Practice, a reconceptualization of ACRL’s CLIPNotes publication series. Offering the same high quality...

CHICAGO — Academic business librarians are encouraged to apply for the BRASS Business Expert Press Award for Academic Business Librarians, a new conference travel grant offered by the Business Reference Services Section (BRASS) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) and...

CHICAGO - The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) is offering three full-day preconferences, to be held from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, June 22 at the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif.:

CHICAGO – ALA Annual Conference, the largest event for the profession, offers everything to help you and your library prepare for the future. The Preliminary Program offers the latest highlights and details, showcasing the huge range of events and sessions that can help you expand your network...

CHICAGO – “A Change in Authority: Authority Work in the RDA Environment” is the topic for the upcoming preconference sponsored by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services at this year’s ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. The preconference will be held from 8 a.m...

CHICAGO - Voting in the 2012 ALA elections will begin at 9 a.m. CDT on March 19, 2012. Between March 19 and March 21, the ALA will notify voters by email, providing them with their unique passcodes and information about how to vote online. The polls will close ...

CHICAGO – This March, Women’s History Month is being celebrated across the country with the theme "Women's Education - Women's Empowerment." Celebrated since 1987, this year’s Women’s History Month theme aims to bring attention to the critical role that rural women play in the global...

CHICAGO – Lori Takeuchi will be the keynote speaker at the American Association of School Librarian's (AASL) President's Program at the American Library Association 2012 Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. During her presentation, Takeuchi will discuss “Families Matter: Designing Media for a...

CHICAGO – The Library & Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced G. Sayeed Choudhury as the 2012 winner of the Frederick G. Kilgour Award for Research in Library and Information Technology. The award, which is jointly...

CHICAGO – Mackin Educational Resources will once again sponsor prizes for the American Association of School Librarian’s (AASL) School Library Month student video contest. Mackin will award the school libraries of the student winners with a prize of $500 in books.

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announces the release of the schedule for spring 2012 online courses. Registration is open for all courses. Classes begin Monday, April 2, 2012.

All of ALSC online courses are taught by experienced library professionals....

CHICAGO –The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected its 2012 list of Notable Children's Books in January during the ALA Midwinter Meeting. The list of titles includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry and picture books of...

CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded the 2012 Bookapalooza Program to three libraries: First Regional Library, Hernando, Miss.; Conley Elementary School Library, Whitman, Mass.; and Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe-Saginaw Chippewa Academy, Mount Pleasant,...